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The Age of Grandeur

The definitive guide to 19th-century jewellery, from the Classical and Romantic to Art Nouveau

Daniela Mascetti

David Bennett

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Over 250 stunning new colour photographs with detailed captions

Revised and expanded edition of the jewellery world's bible on 19th century adornment

9781788841894

ACC Art Books

Hardback

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286 mm x 242 mm

232 Pages

298 color, 3 b&w

£50.00

A comprehensive history of jewellery, from Napoleonic classicism and Gothic and Renaissance, through to the Arts and Crafts of the late 19th-century

When a new tome by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti arrives for me to review, I don t wait. I immediately open it and am completely drawn in by the breadth and depth of their knowledge and the awe-inspiring jewelry featured within their works. Such is the case with their new book NouvelleBox

From the authors of Understanding Jewellery, considered to be one of the most important and frequently referenced books on jewellery ever produced, Age of Grandeur focuses solely on the 19th century, bringing with it over 250 new colour photographs of jewellery from this most celebrated era. Taking the reader through the history of jewellery over the decades, we learn how and why particular styles came about and then changed. From Napoleonic classicism and Victorian sentimental and memorial jewellery, through the Romantic era and its penchant for naturalism, the Gothic style and recreation of the Renaissance and, finally, the unique designs of the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods, this comprehensive study enlightens and fascinates. With stunning photographs accompanying us on our journey through the decades, creating a rich visual history that brings the text to life, this book remains the essential bible on 19th-century jewellery.

Regarded internationally as a leading authority in the field of precious stones and jewellery, David Bennett spent 42 years in the role of Worldwide Chairman of Sotheby's jewellery division, a post he held until 2020. During his prestigious career, David sold three of the five most-expensive jewels in auction history, as well as seven 100-carat diamonds, earning him the nickname the 100-carat man . David has also presided over many legendary, record-breaking auctions, such as the Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor (1987), The Princely Collections of Thurn und Taxis (1992) and Royal Jewels from the Bourbon-Parma Family (2018).

Daniela Mascetti is one of the jewellery world's most experienced scholars specialising in the history of jewellery. Daniela joined Sotheby s in 1980, opening the firm s jewellery department in Milan shortly afterwards. Following a distinguished career of 40 years at Sotheby s, she was appointed Jewellery Chairman of Europe, a position she retained until 2020. Highlights from Daniela's distinguished career include research for the sales of historic collections such as the Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor (1987), The Princely Collections of Thurn und Taxis (1992), Elton John, Maria Callas and Gina Lollobrigida.

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Hannah Martin: Iconoclast A Jewellery Rebellion

Tina Isaac-Goizé

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9781788843287

ACC Art Books

Hardback World

290 mm x 240 mm

240 Pages

262 color, 83 b&w

£45.00

With a foreword by esteemed writer and jewellery historian Vivienne Becker

Richly illustrated with dramatic colour and black & white photography

Elegantly structured around themes personal to Hannah s journey in the luxury industry

Unfurling through the book is a radical approach that holds gender irrelevant, sensuality and even sexuality paramount, and music essential. WWD

Independent jeweller Hannah Martin has earned a reputation for fearless creativity and design coupled with impeccable execution. Often referred to as a Suzanne Belperron for the modern age , her mastery of every step of the art of jewellery making from conception and design to craftsmanship is unparalleled.

Central Saint Martins-trained, she honed her skill high above the Place Vendome in the jewellery studios of Cartier. Fascinated by gender fluidity from the start, she struck out on her own in 2005 and founded Hannah Martin London with little more than fierce determination and the goal of making beautiful jewellery for men that their girlfriends want to wear , unheard of at the time in an industry that remains, even today, stubbornly rooted in traditional notions of gender.

After 20 years in the industry, Hannah remains every bit the iconoclast, an outlier guided by the same instincts, values and fierce independence that set her apart from the start. Her creations are coveted by both men and women for their elegance and exquisite originality.

Hannah Martin: Iconoclast A Jewellery Rebellion explores Hannah s body of work, her inspirations and influences over the course of her career from her days at Central Saint Martins to today. It is a deeply personal account of her journey in an industry that leaves little room for individuality.

Published 25th Sep 2025

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The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery

Beth Bernstein

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9781788843362

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225 mm x 165 mm

216 Pages

260 color, 22 b&w

Modern Guide

£25.00

Takes the reader on a tour of vintage jewellery from the 1930s through to the early 1980s

Advises on how to purchase vintage jewellery at auction and lists dealers who specialise in vintage jewellery

Shows the reader how to style vintage jewellery and how to mix and match with antique and contemporary jewellery

Also available in this series is The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery

Beth Bernstein s Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery takes us on a colourful tour through different jewellery styles from the 1930s through 1980s. The Jewellery Editor

The Modern Guide to Vintage Jewellery takes the reader on a tour of the finest jewellery from the Art Deco glamour of the 1930s through the Retro prewar and war years, the cocktail suburban lifestyle of the 50s, the rebellious 60s, the glitter and glamour of the 70s disco era and, finally, to new the careerwoman style of the 80s. Through each period, jewellery historian and collector Beth Bernstein shows how to identify the most popular gemstones, materials, styles and collectible pieces on the market today, as well as divulging invaluable information from dealers and experts.

The book also features stars from Hollywood s Golden Era and beyond, and the renowned jewellers who designed for them and became legends in their own right. Whether you are a novice or consummate collector, a starter vintage dealer, shop owner, burgeoning historian or student, this book is a must-read for all enthusiasts of vintage jewellery.

Beth Bernstein is a jewellery historian, author, journalist and one-time jewellery designer. Her books includeJewelry s Shining Stars: The Next Generation (ACC Art Books 2024),The Modern Guide to Antique Jewellery (ACC Art Books, 2022), If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Art Books, 2015),Jewelry s Shining Stars (Finepoints, 2013), and her memoir,My Charmed Life (Penguin, 2012). She has contributed to many magazines, journals and publications, including D Origin Magazine, Forbes online, Palm Beach Illustrated, Jewelry Connoisseur, Rapaport Magazine, The Jewellery Editor (online), Accent Magazine, Elite Traveler, Departures and Four Seasons Magazine, among many others. She has worked as a senior editor for two leading national jewellery magazines, and lectures at, organises and participates in seminars at jewellery fairs and educational events.

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Marcus & Co. Three Generations of New York Jewelers

Sheila Barron Smithie

Beth Carver Wees

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Fifty years of the New York jewellery firm Marcus & Co. in one volume

Exceptional Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewellery art that rivals Tiffany and Cartier

Includes high-quality images of jewellery alongside archival drawings

9783897907171

Arnoldsche Art Publishers

Hardback

UK, US, Eastern Europe, France, Benelux, Japan, South Korea, Africa, South America & Ireland exclusive. South Africa, N&M East, China non-exclusive

300 mm x 240 mm

320 Pages

560 color

£54.00

The New York jewellery firm of Marcus & Co. (1892 1942) created exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewellery for an artloving, wealthy elite. Innovative in their collaboration with contemporary artists, and in their captivating window displays and advertisements, the firm captured the imagination of Gilded Age families such as the Rockefellers. This volume chronicles their story, from the founder s apprenticeship in Dresden to the firm s grand premises on Fifth Avenue neighbouring Tiffany and Cartier. The triumphs and tragedies of three generations of Marcus jewellers, both artistic and entrepreneurial, are presented here together with exquisite jewellery and archival design drawings spanning 50 years.

Beth Carver Wees is Curator Emerita, The American Wing, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and formerly Curator of Decorative Arts at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. An international lecturer, she is the author of English, Irish & Scottish Silver at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute (1997) and Early American Silver in The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2013). Beth was one of six organizing curators for The Met s museum-wide exhibition "Jewelry: The Body Transformed" and was a contributor to its catalogue (2018). In 2019 she curated the Met s special exhibition "Jewelry for America".

Since 2000, Sheila Smithie has been a jewellery specialist and appraiser for Skinner Auctioneers, Bonhams and Macklowe Gallery. She is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, and recipient of its 2005 Christie s Prize. From 2013, she consulted for Beth Wees, jewelry curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, helping to research the museum s holdings for the 2018 exhibition "Jewelry: The Body Transformed . She designed and taught the course "Gems and Jewelry: History and Markets" for masters degree students at Sotheby's Institute in New York. A graduate of Harvard College, she spent her early career in investment banking, working in Europe and Latin America.

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Over 200 stunning photographs of fine jewellery

Massive press campaign to accompany the launch of the book

Kiki McDonough: A Life of Colour

40 Years of Gemstone Jewellery Kiki McDonough

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9781906506766

Papadakis

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290 mm x 265 mm

178 Pages

220 color

£49.99

Major events planned around the 40th anniversary including a launch and exhibition Kiki s jewellery is frequently worn by HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales; her jewellery was frequently worn by the late Queen and the late Princess Diana

Tells the story of a female-founded and female-run globally renowned jewellery business

This title looks back upon and celebrates 40 years of Kiki s business, her life, and her remarkable story. From the delicate shimmer of amethysts to the radiant sparkle of citrines and peridots, Kiki s signature pieces have graced the ears and necks of style icons across generations including HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla, and Princess Diana.

The eternal challenge for a designer is to make pieces which are relevant and modern as well as timeless The fact that Kiki McDonough has achieved this in countless collections over forty years is nothing short of a triumph Carol Woolton, jewellery historian and British Vogue Jewellery Editor

On the eve of her jewellery business s 40th anniversary, Kiki McDonough opens the vault to share the remarkable journey behind one of Britain s most beloved jewellery designers. What began in 1985 with a single concession in a friend s store has since blossomed into a globally celebrated brand, known for its vibrant use of coloured gemstones, timeless elegance, and deep connection with the women who wear it.

With over 200 stunning photographs, this beautifully curated book is both a visual feast and an inspiring portrait of a female-founded and female-led company that changed the face of modern jewellery.

Through rich imagery and candid storytelling, Kiki reflects on four decades of creativity, determination, and evolution. She takes us behind the scenes of her design process, shares memories from the early, chaotic days of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and explores how her work continues to resonate with modern women around the world. Her mission has always been simple yet revolutionary: jewellery should be bought by women, for women, pieces that speak to their style, their confidence, their joy. More than a retrospective, it s a celebration of a legacy still in the making a story as colourful and joyful as Kiki s exquisite jewellery.

Kiki McDonough is a fifth-generation jeweller and leading female British designer, whose eponymous fine jewellery brand is renowned for showcasing vibrant gemstones in timeless and wearable designs. Her jewellery is on show at the V&A, has been auctioned by Bonhams, and is frequently worn by members of the British royal family. Kiki s brand started as a concession in a friend s antique jewellery shop in 1985 when he asked her if she would design some modern jewellery, the result of which (a pair of heart crystal earrings with a diamond bow on top) are now in the modern jewellery collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Kiki has designed jewellery ever since, and the brand has grown significantly over the past forty years. Much admired, and with a rightful place on the global luxury stage, Kiki McDonough is known for creating vibrant, colourful, fine jewellery that appeals to the stylish modern woman.

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An exciting new reference work on 20th century jewellery

Understanding Jewellery: The 20th Century

David Bennett

Daniela Mascetti

9781788841207

Provides a detailed history of jewellery design and development from 1900 to 2000

Over 500 new, high quality, full colour photographs

The perfect gift for jewellery lovers, scholars and professionals

Understanding Jewellery is a love letter to glorious pieces from the last hundred years. M. J. Rose, The Adventurine

An enjoyably scholarly romp through the past and a feast for the eyes for the novice and the consummate jewelry fan and collector. Beth Bernstein, Forbes

A must-have coffee table book for jewellery aficionados Elisa Vallata, Departures International

As with stocks, education is the way to begin. There are many excellent books on the jewelry market, but start with Understanding Jewellery, the industry bible by two former Sotheby s jewelry executives, David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti. Bloomberg

Speaking of classic books, one that I recommend to friends who want a readable, educational and beautifully illustrated book about antique and vintage jewelry is Understanding Jewellery, by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti Instore

Understanding Jewellery, by authors David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, is often described as the must-have jewellery book of our time a Bible in the jewellery trade. First published in 1989, it has remained in print ever since, amassing a loyal following of devotees who admire its detailed information and stunning imagery.

In this new work, Bennett and Mascetti have taken the original concept of Understanding Jewellery a stage further. Now, with the benefit of 20 years of hindsight, they have concentrated on the 20th century alone by conducting a detailed survey of each decade, identifying the key players, trends and movements. The book is an encyclopedic history of the various forms, techniques and materials employed by the companies and individuals who defined jewellery in the 20th century.

Most significantly, this book includes a new set of photographs, which make Understanding Jewellery: The Twentieth Century one of the most dazzling, absorbing and varied collections of jewellery images ever assembled in a book. This large format hardback volume is a perfect gift for all lovers of jewellery and the definitive guide for those who desire a deeper understanding of the subject.

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Modern British Jewellery Designers 1960-1980

A Collector s Guide

Mary Ann Wingfield Foreword by Lord Snowdon

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9781788841214

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160 Pages 100 color

£25.00

The illustrated work and biographies of 25 key British jewellers, including Stuart Devlin, Elizabeth Gage, Joseph Kutchinsky and Gerda Flöckinger Focuses on an era that changed the direction of British jewellery design and placed British designers on the global stage Foreword by Lord Snowdon, a long time exponent and advocate of British design, and whose parents were leading supporters of innovative jewellery design in the 1960s and '70s

An introductory guide for collectors and students, professionals and enthusiasts

Modern British Jewellery Designers 1960-1980: A Collector s Guide, is an ode to an extraordinary period in British jewelry history. Phyllis Schiller, Rapaport

This book, in my opinion, fills a significant gap in the literature providing a good starting point for anyone thinking of collecting jewellery from the 1960s and 1970s, and for anyone interested in jewellery from that era. Elizabeth Passmore, Scottish Gemmological Association

Another classic that belongs in every jewelry aficionado s library is Modern British Jewellery Designers by Mary Ann Wingfield Instore

In the 1960s, British jewellery underwent a revolution. Natural, uncut stones exploded into vogue and a 1961 exhibition at the Goldsmith s Hall kickstarted the nation s new obsession with gold. The women who shopped at Quant s Bazaar and Hulaniki s Biba no longer just received jewellery as gifts. They placed their own orders, exploring Grima s drizzled gold and Flockinger s fused metallic experimentations; John Donald s textured gold cubes and the House of Munsteiner s curious new gem cuts. This was an era of innovation captured here through insights into the work of 25 major jewellers and sumptuous pictures of their work.

This book introduces the most influential British designers, jewellers, goldsmiths and silversmiths of 1960-1980. Tracing the evolution of style across these decades, Modern British Jewellery Designers reveals the designers inspirations and the identifying signatures of their work. Accompanied by new photography showing each designer s creations, this is the perfect introduction for anyone with an interest in collecting, or learning more about this transformative period in British jewellery design.

Mary Ann Wingfield is a highly experienced collector of British-designed jewellery from the 1960-1980 period. She has sat on the Executive Committee of the Fine Art Trade Guild, and opened what was said to be the first up-market designer shoe shop in the West End. Having written articles for The Field magazine and Art Business Today, her published works are Sport and the Artist (1988), A Dictionary of Sporting Artists (1992), Horse Racing Address Book (1998) and Anything is Possible (2020, Tandem Publishing).

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Chains

Stories, fashions and techniques of the most beloved

jewels

Edited by Alba Cappellieri

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9788836658299

Silvana Hardback

UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Iceland, Germany, Eastern Europe, & Austria. Arab States non-exclusive. Selected territories in Asia, non-exclusive

210 mm x 150 mm

208 Pages

82 color

£25.00

A fascinating and skillfully illustrated journey that shows how extraordinary jewellery is able to link the past to the future

Adored by kings and queens, a symbol of the manufacture of ancient civilizations and the counter-cultures of the young, a constant inspiration for artists, stylists and designers, the chain is one of the most loved jewellery items of material culture and the most worn in the history of costume.

With an authoritative critical essay and large selection of photographs, this book updated with expanded illustrative material retraces the symbolic and aesthetic evolution of the chain from early history to modern day and its intersections with art, fashion, design, manufacture and new technologies.

A fascinating and skillfully illustrated journey that shows how extraordinary jewellery, able to link the past to the future in the name of creativity, beauty and innovation, can be generated from such a simple functional element.

Text in English and Italian.

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Warwick Freeman Hook Hand Heart Star

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by Die Neue Sammlung The Design Museum

Edited by Objectspace

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9783897907324

Arnoldsche Art Publishers

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UK, US, Eastern Europe, France, Benelux, Japan, South Korea, Africa, South America & Ireland exclusive.

South Africa, N&M East, China non-exclusive

275 mm x 205 mm

304 Pages

200 color

£42.00

Freeman revolutionised New Zealand jewellery with a distinctive, trans-cultural artistic language, bridging M ori and Western cultures

He creates jewellery using traditional New Zealand materials like pounamu and p ua

Exhibition: Die Neue Sammlung The Design Museum, Munich (DE), March 15 June 15, 2025; Objectspace, Auckland (NZ), 2025/2026; The Dowse Art Museum, Wellington (NZ), 2026

Warwick Freeman (b. 1953) is regarded as one of the world s most influential contemporary jewellery artists. His works tell of his life, culture, and history, as well as the history of Aotearoa New Zealand and the country s unique materials from millimetre thick motherof-pearl from the pearl shell to the iridescent inner membrane of the p ua (a rainbow abalone).

In the 1980s Freeman co-revolutionised the world of New Zealand jewellery, which led to the creation of a unique artistic language. Initially influenced by western jewellery traditions, and later impacted by a growing awareness of M ori and Pacific adornment practices, Freeman has built a language of emblematic forms across five decades. Through jewellery making he discovers symbols that connect us from Hook to Hand to Heart to Star.

Text in English and German.

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Wartski

The First One Hundred and Fifty Years

Geoffrey Munn

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9781851497843

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300 mm x 237 mm

288 Pages

269 color, 104 b&w

£65.00

Presents the essence of Wartski's history, from its humble beginnings to its very considerable fame. The book showcases the firm's stock, scholarship and clientele

Edith Sitwell, Margot Fonteyn, Frank Sinatra, Yul Brynner, Barbra Streisand and Vivienne Westwood are just a few of the luminaries who have visited Wartski s showrooms, lured by a dazzling array of gems, jewellery, goldsmiths work and the famous Fabergé collection. Geoffrey Munn, managing director of Wartski, tells the remarkable story of how the firm rose from humble beginnings in Bangor, North Wales, to become jewellers to six generations of the British Royal family and famous throughout the world. The lively text of Wartski: The First Hundred and Fifty Years will be a source of deep fascination to all enthusiasts of jewellery, European royalty, Fabergé and, in particular, celebrities from every walk of life.

Geoffrey Munn is the Managing Director of Wartski Ltd. He is co-author of Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery and the author of Tiaras: A History of Splendour, Castellani and Giuliano - Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th Centuryand The Triumph of Love - Jewellery 1530-1930. Geoffrey is a well-known face on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and an acknowledged specialist in antique jewellery, a subject on which he has written several books. He lives in London and Suffolk and is the author of a pictorial history of his hometown: Southwold - An Earthly Paradise. Geoffrey Munn is a Fellow both of the Society of Antiquaries and of The Linnean Society, and is a Court Assistant at the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. In 2012 Geoffrey Munn was made OBE for services to charity in the United Kingdom.

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Shaun Leane

Shaun

Leane

Text by Jo Hardy

Text by Vivienne Becker

Text by Claire Wilcox

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9781788840736

ACC Art Books Hardback World

345 mm x 250 mm

320 Pages

199 color, 54 b&w

£55.00

Introduction from Shaun Leane and essays by three esteemed authors: Joanna Hardy, Claire Wilcox and Vivienne Becker

Featuring multiple, stunning, unseen photographs by world renowned photographers

A comprehensive visual record of the life's work of this renowned jewellery designer, known for his work with Alexander McQueen

An exceptional book, printed to the highest standards

Celebrated world-wide for his modern romantic jewels that push the boundaries of contemporary design, Shaun Leane has been responsible for creating a new genre of jewellery; precious, poetic, with a sense of eternity, yet relevant to today s world.

Illustrated with a breath-taking combination of high fashion shots and detailed close-ups of the pieces themselves. Captured by photographers Nick Knight, Robert Fairer and Chris Moore, along with a dedicated photo essay of unseen backstage images recorded by Leane s close friend Ann Ray.

Shaun Leane is introduced by the jeweller himself, then divided into three distinct parts: His heritage and training, by Joanna Hardy; reflections on Leane s famous collaboration with Alexander McQueen, by Claire Wilcox; and his modern classic commercial jewellery style, by Vivienne Becker. Altogether, this book provides a vital overview of an artist that will be of interest to anyone who follows the contemporary jewellery and fashion scene.

Joanna Hardy is a gemologist, offering consultancy and evaluation. She brings her substantial knowledge of the field to this book, having worked for De Beers, Philips and Sotheby's. With Thames & Hudson, she has previously published Collect Contemporary Jewelry, Emerald and Ruby. She is a regular guest on Antiques Roadshow Claire Wilcox is the Chair in Fashion Curation at the London College of Fashion as well as Senior Curator of Fashion at the Victoria & Albert museum since 2004. Among the exhibitions she curated at the V&A are Vivienne Westwood (2004) and From Club to Catwalk: London Fashion in the 1980s (2013) and Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (2015). Vivienne Becker is a jewellery writer, historian and journalist, having authored several books on the subject. She is a Contributing Editor to How to Spend It magazine (Financial Times), and her list of published books include Art Nouveau Jewelry, Fabulous Costume Jewellery and Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box, which topped the NY Times bestseller list

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Andrew Grima The Father of Modern Jewellery

William Grant

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9781788841061

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336 Pages

401 color, 52 b&w

£70.00

The first major monograph on Andrew Grima, arguably Britain's greatest jewellery maestro

A glittering retrospective that encompasses Andrew Grima's life, career and legacy

Detailed pictures demonstrate Grima's impeccable artistry as a modernist designer

Preface by TV celebrity and Antiques Roadshow expert, Geoffrey Munn

“The life of Andrew Grima, the Italian-Anglo jeweler beloved of the royals, is celebrated in a stunning new book.” People

“a detailed and lavishly illustrated portrait” Rapaport magazine

The father of modern jewellery, the golden engineer, the King of Bling These are just some of the epithets assigned to Andrew Grima, the British genius who marched in the vanguard of a 1960s London-based movement that created a new vocabulary for jewellery design.

Jeweller to the royals and the jet set, to the rule makers and the tastemakers, Grima was a feted celebrity who appeared on talk shows, in Pathé newsreels and in advertisements for Canada Dry. He won The Queen s Award for Export, The Duke of Edinburgh s Prize for Elegant Design and a record 11 De Beers Diamonds International Awards (the Oscars of the jewellery world).

This book illuminates the career of a man who participated in a golden age of British creativity. It contains a dazzling array of never-before-seen sketches, designs and photographs from the Grima archives and includes a sparkling preface from the doyen of jewellery experts, TV celebrity Geoffrey Munn. A must-buy publication for art and jewellery lovers alike.

“Since discovering the work of Andrew Grima, I have not only become a collector of his exquisite creations, I have also become one of the many to be inspired by his unique and inimitable designs. Each piece of jewellery, each watch, each object is a sculpture.” – Marc Jacobs

“His work, his style, is completely identifiable, it’s unique.” – James Taffin de Givenchy

William Grant is the husband of Andrew Grima's second wife Jojo, and step-father to their daughter Francesca. He therefore has unique access to the family history and has thoroughly investigated the verbal and written testimony about Grima, as well as the brand's extensive archives.

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Chaumet. Photographers' gaze

Carol Woolton

Sylvie Lécallier

Flora Triebel

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9782850889561

Citadelles & Mazenod Hardback

A visually innovative exploration of the links between Chaumet and photography, showing how the global Parisian jewellery brand has contributed to the history and art of photography since its origins

Highlights the historical and present connection between the Maison and photography

Showcases the commissions to great photographers and highlights the brand's boldness

Presents the richness of editorials on Chaumet by leading photographers and stylists in glossy print media

Emphasises the pioneering character of Joseph Chaumet, his early attention to photography

Visual object including sophisticated crafting (3 different papers)

Two covers for photography and Maison collectors

Introduction by Carol Woolton, author of bestsellerVogue the Jewelry

The very first retrospective book showcasing the renowned high jewellery Maison Chaumet features a collection of iconic editorials and campaigns captured by major photographers such as Guy Bourdin, Peter Lindberg, Mario Testino, Mario Sorrenti, Richard Burbridge, and Paolo Roversi. Additionally, it presents previously unreleased autochromes from the early 20th century, offering a captivating glimpse into the Maison s historical archives.

A photographic reference title authored by Carol Woolton, a leading authority on high jewellery atBritish Vogue, Sylvie Lécallier, director of the photographic collection at Palais Galliera Musée de la Mode in Paris, and Flora Triebel, a curator specialist in 19th-century photography at Bibliothèque Nationale de France, delves into the close ties Chaumet has woven with photography since its inception, revealing its innovative collaborations over the years. From the 1930s to the present day, the book offers a portrait of high jewellery and women, making it an essential read for photography and high jewellery enthusiasts worldwide.

Carol Woolton is a Jewelry Historian, Editor, Stylist, and Jewelry Editor atBritish Vogue for two decades, also serving as Contributing Jewelry Director. She was the pioneering jewellery editor at Tatler Magazine and has contributed extensively to various publications worldwide, includingThe Financial Times, Vanity Fair, Air Mail, American Vogue, and the Daily Telegraph. She curates jewellery exhibitions and has authored five books covering antique and historic jewels to contemporary styles. Recent works includeVogue: The Jewelry exploring a century of style and The New Stone Age offering ideas and inspiration for living with crystals. Sylvie Lécallier oversees the photography collection and publications at the Palais Galliera, Paris's Fashion Museum. With a wealth of experience curating exhibitions, including notable shows likeHenry Clarke, fashion photographer and Papier glacé, a century of fashion photography at Condé Nast, she has also co-curated exhibitions such as Madame Grès, couture at work. Notably, she organised the retrospective of Vogue Paris magazine's centennial celebration in 2021. Additionally, she has authored several photography books and is a regular contributor to the Fashion Eye collection by Louis Vuitton Editions. Flora Triebel is Curator in charge of the 19th-century photography collection at the Prints and Photography Department of the National Library of France. Her research focuses on the history of photography. Her text will emphasise the pioneering and innovative use of photography by Chaumet. A connection woven by Joseph Chaumet that continues to this day.

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For the Love of Diamonds The Fine

Jewelry Book

Rachael Taylor

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9783961716043

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For the Love of Diamonds is a jewellery enthusiast s must-have book This opulent volume combines glittering images, entertaining stories and useful information

Marilyn Monroe was right: diamonds are a girl s best friend. In such fast-paced times jewellery appears timeless and long-lasting, and is often a smart investment. Being the perfect homage to the wonderful world of jewellery,For the Love of Diamonds focuses on these objects of desire. The book features the most famous jewellers, designers and iconic pieces of jewellery, it also offers insights on gemmology, manufacturing techniques and tips on different jewellery styles. Text in English and German.

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Schullin

Tradition Reinvented

Vivienne Becker

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9783961715367

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340 mm x 275 mm

224 Pages

300 color, 27 b&w

£59.95

First book on Herbert Schullin's jewellery, influenced by the Wiener Werkstätte Among Schullin's customers were and are celebrities like Christine Kaufmann, Elton John and Barbara Streisand Most beautiful Schullin pieces plus a detailed look behind the scenes of the creative process of designing and of producing fineart jewellery by hand

The exquisite Nobel jeweller Schullin from Vienna is globally renowned for its unique fine art jewellery pieces crafted in-house. Among its clients and admirers are famous personalities such as Elton John, Christine Kaufmann, and Barbra Streisand.

Now, author Vivienne Becker has created the first comprehensive coffee table book on the outstanding work of Herbert Schullin, delivering a long-overdue homage to the astonishing work of the jewellery designer who has been at the avant-garde of his high-calibre craft for almost half a century. She not only showcases the most significant pieces of jewellery but also takes her readers behind the scenes, revealing the creative process of the Schullin jewellery workshop.

Schullin is one of the foremost jewellers in Europe, with his reputation preceding him. Daring geometric shapes define Schullin s style and regularly leave the international jewellery scene in awe. Schullin s works captivate with their clarity and brilliance in form, material, and colour. Often, a precious gemstone forms the basis of each piece, becoming the central element of the creation.

The carefully curated coffee table book Schullin Tradition Reinvented showcases the most beautiful, creative, and sought-after pieces from his always handcrafted collections, undoubtedly among the finest that goldsmithing has to offer. Jewellery enthusiasts and admirers of the Viennese traditional jeweller will be enchanted by this exquisite homage to the Austrian jewellery creator, Schullin.

Vivienne Becker is a jewellery historian, journalist and author of 28 books on the history of jewellery design and contemporary jewellery. As a journalist, she is a Contributing Editor to the Financial Times luxury magazine, HTSI, and she writes for newspapers and magazines, including Tatler UK and Bazaar Jewelry China. Her books include Art Nouveau Jewelry, the standard work on the subject, Vivienne has curated major exhibitions and worked as a creative consultant within the jewellery world. She lectures widely on her subject, around the world. Her new venture, Vivarium, gives a platform to international individual designer-jewellers, combining curated exhibitions with education, talks and discussions.

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Lydia Courteille A Jeweller s Odyssey

Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld

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The spectacular new biography of unique Parisian jeweller, Lydia Courteille Charts Courteille s voyages of creation and discovery

9781788842006

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Hardback World

265 mm x 237 mm

224 Pages

388 color, 4 b&w

£45.00

Includes the stories behind some of the most idiosyncratic jewels of the past 40 years

A celebration of the famous women who inspired Courteille s life and work

The Wonderful World of Lydia Courteille Explored in New Book. JCK Online

The colorful, eye-catching gemstones splashed across each page are a feast for the eyes, and in a poignant display, Courteille s playful pieces are depicted alongside illustrations of the women who inspired them. Only Natural Diamonds

Sometimes provocative, sometimes sensual and always full of passion, Courteille puts jewels in the spotlight that beguile, enchant, surprise and are definitely real eye-catchers. Lovely Books

For more than 40 years, Parisian jeweller Lydia Courteille has been confounding the Place Vendome jewellery houses with her bold and brazen designs. Her unique and avant-garde style is legendary. Her collections spark the senses. In this impassioned new biography, Juliet Weir-de la Rochefoucauld takes us on a voyage around the world, sharing the stunning locations and famous women from whom Courteille draws inspiration.

In the disposable world of 21st century consumerism, amidst the monotony of marketing algorithms and ceaseless production lines, Lydia Courteille has forged her own creative path, refusing to let the individuality of her work slip from her fingers. Her jewels crystalise memories, honour the dead, make powerful social statements, poke fun at modern absurdities, and transport us to the other side of the planet. Guided by an acclaimed author and jewellery expert, this colourful monograph renders her odysseys of creation and discovery in stunning visual detail.

A Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem A), Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld began her career at Sotheby's & Co., London. Based in France, she is also the author of 21st-Century Jewellery Designers: An Inspired Style (Antique Collectors' Club, 2013), and Lydia Courteille, Extraordinary Jewellery of Imagination and Dreams (ACC Art Books, 2016). Juliet's great-grandfather, Thomas Weir, founded the jewellers Weir & Sons in Dublin in 1869, a company that is still run by members of the family.

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Yewn Contemporary Art Jewels and the Silk Road

Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld

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9781788841092

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285 mm x 285 mm

276 Pages

738 color, 56 b&w

£75.00

A detailed study of contemporary artist and jewellery creator, Dickson Yewn, renowned as the designer worn by the likes of Michelle Obama Focuses on Yewn's inspirations, influences and the integral place of Han Chinese culture in his work

One of the most important pioneers in bringing Han Chinese culture back into the modern and contemporary jewellery world of today

First-of-its-kind art book narrating worldly and philosophical Han Chinese culture in the language of jewellery art

Informative background research on Yewn's creative process, bolstered by stunning high-quality photography from museum archives

Text by Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld, renowned jewellery historian, and layout by artistic and creative director Dickson Yewn

Within its 276 pages, you will discover how thousands of years of Chinese history and culture manifest in his designs. Noted author and jewelry specialist Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld takes the reader on an intellectual, art historical, and sensual journey as she traces Yewn s early career and rise to acclaim IGI GemBlog

A first-of-its-kind art book narrating worldly and philosophical Han Chinese culture in the language of jewellery art. Arts & Collections

A preeminent and harmonious collaboration with text by renowned jewelry historian Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld and artistic direction by trailblazing designer Dickson Yewn results in a one-of-a-kind book, Yewn: Contemporary Art Jewels and the Silk Road. Private Air Magazine

Dickson Yewn is the quintessential modern-day literatus. His contemporary jewellery is a crystallisation of thousands of years of Chinese material history. Square rings rub shoulders with antique porcelain forms, shapes taken from Ming furniture and the geometric latticework found in Chinese architecture. Yewn focuses on these traditional Chinese motifs, but also understands the significance of different materials. Wood, one of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, is present in most of his collections.

To wear a contemporary jewel by Dickson Yewn is to delve back into China s works of art and its history, blended with a contemporary twist. This new monograph of his work details the inspiration Yewn has drawn from the Imperial court, exploring its influence on the art of jewellery, from silks, embroidery, painting, architecture and cloisonné enamel to courtesan culture. Beautiful, detailed illustrations and photographs highlight Yewn s fealty to the artisanal techniques employed by the Imperial courts. Esteemed jewellery writer Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld invites the reader to explore the deeper symbolism behind Yewn s jewels.

Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld is an expert on jewellery both contemporary and classical. From family ties to the jewellers of old - her great grandfather, Thomas Weir, founded the Weir & Sons jewellers in Dublin, Ireland - to her career at Sotheby's, and at Drouot, Paris and as a member of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem A), Juliet has lived a platinum-plated life. Her previous books with ACC include Women Jewellery Designers, Lydia Courteille and 21st-Century Jewellery Designers

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Tiaras A History of Splendour

Geoffrey C. Munn

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279 mm x 234 mm

432 Pages

247 color, 173 b&w

£55.00

Photographs and related material are illustrated here for the first time

Includes tiaras from royal collections, including three designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria

The photos here are undeniably spectacular but the exploration of the costume ball s history is worth sticking around for, too. Natural Diamonds

Tiaras have always inspired a great fascination and the most beautiful and influential women have been painted, photographed and admired whilst wearing them. Even in the 21st century they are still worn and continue to inspire special poise, elegance and sophistication.

This lavishly illustrated book includes exclusive photographs, many reproduced for the first time, of a variety of Royal tiaras together with those of French and Russian Imperial provenance, including four stunning tiaras designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. Geoffrey Munn has also been granted privileged access to the archives of many famous jewellers, including Boucheron, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Fabergé, for his research.

The regal images of some of the most prestigious jewels in the world will captivate the reader and ensure turning the page to the next enticing image becomes irresistible. Many of these mesmerising tiaras also have great historical significance and their provenance is fully explained here. Among the contemporary pieces referred to are tiaras belonging to Jamie Lee Curtis, Vivienne Westwood, Elton John and Madonna, that were made by Galliano, Slim Barratt and Versace.

The scholarly text, which incorporates more than 400 illustrations, includes chapters on tiaras as crown jewels, Russian style tiaras, tiaras as works of art and the relationship between the tiara and the costume ball. Tiaras A History of Splendour is a magnificent work that will enthral all those interested in fashion and style, jewellery, European history and Royalty. beautifully written and magnificently produced for anyone interested in social history, it s as good a read as you are likely to have this year. Daily Telegraph

A truly majestic book Antiques Info elegantly melds social history, fashion criticism and an appreciation of the jeweler s art. Town & Country

Geoffrey C. Munn curated prestigious exhibitions of tiaras at the Victoria and Albert Museum and in America. He is co-author of Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts Jewellery and author of both Castellani and Giuliano Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th Century and The Triumph of Love Jewellery 1530 1930. He is also the jewellery specialist on the BBC s Antiques Roadshow

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Paul Brandt artiste joaillier et décorateur moderne

Bleue-Marine Massard

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9782376660699

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305 mm x 230 mm

192 Pages

300 color

£65.00

This monograph displays the talent of Paul Brandt who left his mark both on jewellery and decorative arts in France and abroad in the 1920s

As one of the key players of modern jewellery in the 20s, Paul Brandt worked with the most famous jewellers of his time, like Fouquet or Sandoz. He followed eclectic studies in Paris (jewellery, painting, sculpture, medals and stones engraving, chiselling, etc) and finally decided to specialise in jewellery design. With his first creations he joined the art nouveau movement before focusing on an art deco style. He took part in the International Exhibition of Decorative Art of 1925 both as an artist and a jury member. Paul Brandt considered his jewellery as works of art in their own right and displayed them during exhibitions where the scenography kept getting more innovative. From the 30s, he extended his activity to interior design.

This monograph displays the talent of this major artist who left his mark in France and abroad. Recounting his whole career, it highlights the extent of Paul Brandt s skills, not only in jewellery but also in medal making, decoration and interior design.

Text in French.

Bleue-Marine Massard is an art historian and gemmologist. She graduated from the Ecole du Louvre and holds a master degree in history. Specialised in the history of jewellery and the promotion of architectural heritage, the author aims to bring back to the public some unknown topics. She wrote a master thesis on the Royal Manufacture of diamond carving during the reign of Louis 16 and is the author of the research paper Pierre-André Jacqmin, jeweller of king Louis 15, released in the periodical L Estampille. Fascinated by the art deco movement, her monograph is the first one dedicated to the jeweller and artist Paul Brandt, one of the most animated actors of the revival of the art deco jewellery alongside Raymond Templier, Jean Fouquet, Gérard Sandoz, etc.